Loft
March 2, 2010 by Admin
photo credit: mfury Not that long ago players had only two wedges to choose from, the pitching wedge and the sand wedge. For more than a few years now, wedges have become available in a variety of lofts. In today's game, it's not uncommon for many PGA Tour players to carry three wedges in their golf bags.
The typical lofts are: 1) Pitching wedge > 48 degrees. 2) Gap wedge > 52 – 56 degrees. 3) Lob wedge > 60 degrees. Keep in mind that as the loft of the club increases two things happen: A) shot distance will be shorter. B) shots will fly higher. Most full approach shots (approximately 100 yards) can be hit with a pitching wedge. The gap and lob wedges are used closer than 100 yards.
I couldn’t agree more Mick, I think that knowing how to use the pitching wedge with all types of shots is where it’s at. If you can master that one club you don’t really need a lob or gap wedge. I always tell my students to master the pitching wedge. Your comments are appreciated.
Thanks,
Gary j. Zalimeni To learn more go to: http://www.golfswingbook.com/blog/